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421 - French school, second half of the 19th century. Polyphemus and Cupid. Patinated terracotta group. Bears a pencil inscription reading "Poly..." H. 29 cm. Damage, missing parts, and restorations. Related literature: Giorgio Zoega, Tommaso Piroli, *Li bassirilievi antichi di Roma*, Rome, published by Francesco Bourlié, 1808, Volume II, related work illustrated in Plate LVII. Related work: -Polyphemus and Cupid, Roman period, marble relief, Rome, Villa Albani Torlonia.
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French school, second half of the 19th century. Polyphemus and Cupid. Patinated terracotta group. Bears a pencil inscription reading "Poly..." H. 29 cm. Damage, missing parts, and restorations. Related literature: Giorgio Zoega, Tommaso Piroli, *Li bassirilievi antichi di Roma*, Rome, published by Francesco Bourlié, 1808, Volume II, related work illustrated in Plate LVII. Related work: -Polyphemus and Cupid, Roman period, marble relief, Rome, Villa Albani Torlonia. This terracotta piece depicts Polyphemus and Cupid; the Cyclops is recognizable by his single eye, while the young winged child at his side personifies Eros. The composition is comparable to the ancient relief preserved at the Villa Albani in Rome. Appraisal: Cainet Lacroix-Jeannest
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